| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 188.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.550, 145.497 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-09 05:41:32.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, September 9, 1978 at 05:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 372.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.497 and latitude 18.550.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-09
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